Multiple hours available across 7 days
£23.57 per hour
35 weeks per year
Based in the stunning setting of the Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine’s Abbey, a World Heritage Site, The King’s School is one of the oldest and most prestigious Schools in the country with an enviable record of academic excellence and achievement.
The King’s School Sports Centre are looking for experienced Level 2 Swimming Instructors to join their friendly, highly recommended, and professional team.
The Centre’s extensive swimming programme includes lessons for Discovery Duckling & Duckling, Learn to Swim Stages 1 to 7, Swim Academy (Stage 8 and above), Adults (beginners, improvers and training), Crash Courses and Private lessons.
Our Centre operates 7 days a week, offering daytime, evening, and weekend shifts. When applying, please include in your covering letter the days and times you are available to work, this will help us match your availability with our staffing rota and operational needs.
The successful candidate should have a strong background in aquatics and have a true love of teaching, including experience of teaching and coaching adults.
Pre-requisites for the post include:
Essential
- Level 2 Teaching Swimming Qualification
Desirable
- Level 2 Teaching Swimming to Babies and Toddlers
- Level 1 Coaching Qualification
- Current Lifesaving or Teachers Rescue Qualification
Additional hours are available during term breaks for crash courses and private lessons.
The King’s School offers an extensive rewards package, including:
- Gold membership at The King’s School Sports Centre
- Enhanced employer pension contributions up to 10%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- In house training and CPD opportunities
The King’s School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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Swimming Instructors employer: The Independent Schools Council
The Edinburgh Academy Junior School and Nursery is an exceptional employer, fostering a warm and inclusive community where every staff member's contribution is valued. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from access to training, a generous pension scheme, and a range of employee perks including discounted health insurance and a three-course lunch during term time. This role not only offers meaningful work with young children but also the opportunity to engage in co-curricular activities, making it a rewarding environment for personal and professional growth.
Contact Details:
The Independent Schools Council Recruitment Team
